Recreation Child Management
To be friendly with campers and show an interest in who they are, what they are doing, their progress, their creativity, and their goals.
What is taking the initiative?
You should pack these things everyday for camp!
What are bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, extra shirts, shorts two pairs of shoes, sweatshirt, snacks, lunch, water bottle and masks?
The time you should show up for work!
What is 8:15am (at the latest)
The amount of distance people should keep from each other, according to our guidelines.
What is 3 feet?
This animals "flying feathers" are black, but don't let that fool you. It's also famous for being Robin Cogger's favorite animal!
What is Flamingo?
To give everyone an equal opportunity to take part. Give special attention to youngsters on the fringe, but not obviously so.
What does it mean to be fair? (Equality vs Equity)
These are 6 basic first aid tips.
What are Calm Yourself, Calm the Patient, Keep Patient Still, Keep Patient Warm, Prevent Further Injury, Call for Help!
Absolutely no sharing of this item used to protect yourself from dangerous UV light.
What is sunscreen?
Upon entry and exit from the program
Before and after eating
After sneezing, coughing, or nose blowing
After using the restroom
After using any shared equipment
After contact with facemask
When should campers/counselors wash their hands?
This lighthouse rebuilt in 1831 is now the tallest in New England.
What is Boon Island Light?
This reduces one to the level of behavior you are trying to eliminate. It takes a clam, cool and collected mind to communicate and discipline effectively.
What is yelling as a form of anger?
Activities counselors are expected to participate in.
Swimming, Outdoor games, Arts and crafts, Sports activities, Indoor games, Hiking, Drama, music, role playing
What campers and counselors will do to all shared items after use.
What is disinfect?
Required inside at all times but not required outside unless social distancing isn't feasible.
What are masks?
This word is a palindrome as well as the preferred transportation for Andy Kaherl.
What is racecar?
This signals the nonverbal expectation that you mean business. Get down to the child's height and level. If you look at the ceiling while telling a child they shouldn't have hit another child, they will likely come away from the interaction not sure if you meant what you said.
What is eye contact?
These are the 5 steps of our emergency procedures!
1. Administer First Aid to participant
2. Call parents as soon as possible
3. Notify Recreation office of accident (if serious) as soon as possible
4. Call Rescue - 911, if necessary. (If urgent, THIS COMES FIRST)
5. Fill out accident form and submit to Assistant Director or Director
Where all parents / guardians and campers should wait until a counselor comes to greet them.
What is their vehicle? (Nobody should have to enter the building but campers)
You should do this every day with campers, right as they arrive and before their parents leave!
What is a health check?
The smallest suspension bridge in the world.
What is Wiggly Bridge?
Someone who does not brush a child off who needs their attention and likewise does not give a child attention he/she doesn't need simply because they've taken a liking to him/her. This person avoids playing favorites.
What is A CHILD ADVOCATE?
Tips for a top notch counselor.
What are the following? Don't be partial to any one participant, be prompt for duties, be alert, learn as much as you can about each camper, Lead and guide - don't boss, encourage creative ability of campers, always back up your fellow leaders, Teamwork, teamwork, teamwork!
The location of drop off / pick up for both JAC and OAC. (2 answers)
What is the teacher parking lot for JAC and gym entrance for OAC?
Fever (100.0 F and higher)
Chills
Achy
Cough
Sore throat
Difficulty breathing
Gastrointestinal distress
Loss of taste or smell
What symptoms are cause for immediate isolation and possible removal from camp?
The theoretical stretching of an object as it encounters extreme differences in gravitational forces, especially those associated with a black hole. Better known for being Nick Darby's favorite word.
spaghettification